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Redemption - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Redemption is the act of saving or improving something, often from a negative state. It can also mean making up for past mistakes or regaining honor, value, or favor.

redemption

/rɪˈdɛmpʃən/ /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃən/

Definition:

The act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil; regaining possession through payment.

Synonyms:

salvation, deliverance, atonement, rescue

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

damnation, condemnation

Common Collocations:

seek redemption, find redemption, offer redemption, path to redemption

Derivatives:

redeem, redeemer, redemptive

Usage Tips:

Use "redemption" to describe saving from a negative state or reclaiming something lost through effort or payment.

Common Phrases:

beyond redemption, a story of redemption, seek redemption for sins

Etymology:

From Latin "redemptio," meaning "buying back," derived from "redimere" (re- + emere).

Examples:

  • 1. He sought redemption for his past mistakes.
  • 2. The movie tells a powerful story of redemption and forgiveness.
  • 3. She found redemption in helping others after her own struggles.
  • 4. The coupon offers full redemption at any participating store.

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